January 19, 2021 
Hello Ferdinand,Further to our conversation on monday 19th.Mum and my washing machines are Hotpoint Aquarius WF321. They were bought around the same time, and the same thing has happened to both of them.Prior to stop working mine did this just before last xmas. All the lights kept flashing when I switched it on and then stop but the machine would not start.Having attempted several times to swith on the machine and nothing happened, even the lights did not flash.The same thing happened about six weeks ago to mums machine.It would seem that the 680 UF capacitor is at fault.Any other suggestion and where can I obtain these capacitors?Regards Lee
Lee
I will try and help with your Hotpoint Dishwasher LFT228AUK problem,
These washing machines occasionally end up with faults on the circuit board and sometimes it is the 680uf capacitor you can try changing this and we have a video showing you what to do. As this machine is quite old it might be possible for you to obtain a good working second-hand circuit board if you want a new one they all have to be programmed by an engineer.
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Common Hotpoint Washing Machine WF321P faults with links to the right repair guide
- The machine won’t fill with water
Make sure the door is properly closed, check that inlet hoses are clear and not kinked and that the water supply is connected and functioning. Water valve may be faulty See our video on water valves
- The drum doesn’t turn
There are a number of things that can cause this, including worn carbon brushes, drive belt problems, or a faulty motor or control unit PCB. On new machines with 3 phase motors or inverter motors, they get a lot of control board faults
- The machine stops mid-cycle
This generally means that the timer, thermostat, or heater had failed. The washing machine may stop due to these faults or the water rinse valve may be faulty or the machine has not emptied the water out of the drum in an allocated period of time.
- The washing machine is noisy
A rattle, while the drum is moving, could be due to something stuck in the drum, coins and bra wires are common culprits. You may be able to remove the drum paddles to get to the offending item or remove the sump hose or heater. It’s also worth checking the drain filter to make sure that’s clear. A noisy washing machine may also indicate failed or worn bearings or drum spider. Try turning the drum by hand when the machine is empty. If you hear a rumbling noise or can feel ‘play’ in the drum, it’s likely that the bearings need replacing. You can also get drum spring or shock absorber problems.
- Water not draining from the washing machine
This usually means there’s a blockage in the drainage filter, or the pump itself has failed. The first thing you’ll want to do is empty the water so you can rescue your laundry. Pull out the drain hose, pop it into a bucket and let gravity do the work. Also, check the sump hose and waste pipe if fitted to a sink unit the problem can also be the connection.
- The washing machine won’t spin
Problems with the spin cycle are relatively common washing machine faults, if your machine knows there is water still in the drum it will not allow the drum to spin it must empty in an allocated period of time. The good news is that they’re generally relatively inexpensive and simple to fix. Balance sensors will override the cycle if the clothes are unevenly distributed and could cause the machine to vibrate. This can happen if you’ve overloaded the washer, or if you’re trying to spin just a few items. Try reloading light loads or removing a few items from heavy ones. If this fails, motor carbon brushes may need to be replaced. On new machines with 3 phase motors or inverter motors, they get a lot of control board faults
- The door won’t open
This will usually be due to water not draining, or a faulty door lock. Drain manually as above. If that doesn’t fix the problem you may be able to remove the top of the machine and release the lock from the inside see videos.
- Clothes smell bad
If you always use low-temperature washes and biological detergents you could have a build-up of bacteria or even mold in the machine. Try running a hot empty wash once a week. You should also clean out the soap dispenser regularly, and leave the machine door open to air after you’ve removed the washing.
- The washing machine is damaging clothes
Tears in clothes indicate foreign bodies in the machine or damage to the drum.
10.The washing machine is constantly filling with water
the machine is siphoning or water valve is leaking
11.The machine reports a fault code or error code
Error codes can be on the display or given in certain lights flashing sequences. Washing machine fault codes are not universal but may only point you or an engineer in the right direction they are not 100% accurate they are only that for guidance. Your owner’s manual may help you identify the problem and even suggest a fix. In other cases, you’ll need an engineer to trace the fault. Don’t be tempted to ignore a fault code, even if the machine seems to be functioning normally. Some codes are ‘early warning signs’ and fixing the machine at an early stage could save you time and money in the long run. Contact us with the full model number and detailed description
If you need any further assistance please feel free to contact me. all the best Paul.
Paul Charmbury
Appliances Engineer
Videos to help you with your Hotpoint Washing Machine WF321P
Match your part for Hotpoint Washing Machine WF321P and use reference number in list below and click on the link to your part
| Reference | Part Number | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 101 | C00112596 | SCREW 3.5 X 12.7 |
| 101 | C00203548 | CONSOLE WF321P |
| 104 | C00112601 | DRAWER LATCH |
| 105 | C00203546 | DISPENSER HANDLE |
| 110 | C00112564 | Washing Machine Soap Dispenser Drawer |
| 113 | C00117136 | Washing Machine Soap Dispenser Tray |
| 114 | C00141202 | DISPENSER OUTLE HOSE (HL) |
| 116 | C00112605 | HERBIE CLIP |
| 117 | C00149572 | SCREW NO8 X 5/8 |
| 117 | C00201982 | Washing Machine Double Valve – Cold |
| 117 | C00112661 | Washing Machine Cold Valve |
| 117 | C00290783 | Washing Machine Soap Dispenser |
| 120 | C00203547 | SELECTOR KNOB |
| 122 | C00112566 | ON/OFF START BUTTON |
| 123 | C00112608 | Washing Machine & Tumble Dryer On/Off Light Guide |
| 124 | C00112609 | LIGHT GUIDE STATUS |
| 125 | C00112611 | OPTION KNOB |
| 126 | C00112613 | LIGHT GUIDE |
| 127 | C00112615 | OPTION BUTTON (5) |
| 130 | C00112613 | LIGHT GUIDE |
| 131 | C00144133 | WATER SHEILD |
| 132 | C00142393 | FOAM BUTTON PAD |
| 140 | C00112616 | Washing Machine PCB Assembly |
| 141 | C00112596 | SCREW 3.5 X 12.7 |
| 142 | C00199375 | HARNESS PSW/HEATER ( HL) |
| 143 | C00115515 | HARNESS CNTL D/LOCK (HL) |
| 144 | C00112624 | HARNESS MAINS FILTER (HL) |
| 145 | C00143631 | IDC HARNESS 4 WAY |
| 146 | C00193793 | HARNESS MOTOR-PUMP (HL) |
| 147 | C00112628 | HARNESS VALVES/NTC (HL) |
| 148 | C00112629 | HARNESS SERIAL LINK |
| 148 | C00193793 | HARNESS MOTOR-PUMP (HL) |
| 149 | C00145620 | EARTH LEAD |
| 160 | C00143588 | DISP COLD INC.VALVES (HL) |
| 201 | C00112567 | FRONT PANEL POLAR |
| 202 | C00112582 | SCREW NO8 X 1/2 |
| 203 | C00117326 | Washing Machine & Tumble Dryer Plinth |
| 210 | C00085194 | Washing Machine Door Interlock |
| 211 | C09900400 | SCREW PAN POZI |
| 213 | C00112587 | DOOR LATCH |
| 214 | C00095992 | LATCH PIN |
| 215 | C00112588 | LATCH SPRING |
| 216 | C00141704 | Washing Machine & Tumble Dryer Handle |
| 220 | C00143605 | Washing Machine Door Seal |
| 221 | C00112571 | DOOR SEAL RETAINER D |
| 221 | C00264305 | Washing Machine & Washer Dryer Door Seal Clamp |
| 222 | C00112572 | DOOR SEAL RETAINER |
| 230 | C00112193 | DOOR HINGE |
| 232 | C00065185 | Washing Machine Bolt |
| 240 | C00193819 | Washing Machine Door Glass |
| 241 | C00202545 | Washing Machine & Tumble Dryer Outer Door Trim |
| 242 | C00195805 | Washing Machine Rear Door Trim |
| 243 | C00039537 | Washing Machine & Tumble Dryer Screw |
| 301 | C00143604 | Washing Machine Drum And Tub |
| 305 | C00112681 | Washing Machine Drum Paddle |
| 310 | C00143606 | UPPER WEIGHT |
| 311 | C00143607 | LOWER WEIGHT |
| 312 | C00118502 | WEIGHT FIXING |
| 315 | C00112684 | THIMBLE SPACER |
| 320 | C00199343 | Washing Machine Drum Pulley |
| 322 | C00143609 | TORX SCREW M8X20 |
| 323 | C00143610 | Washing Machine Drive Belt |
| 330 | C00140797 | CABLE CLIP |
| 330 | C00143611 | MOTOR 1400 ACC 45 ST ATOR (HL) |
| 330 | C00255664 | MOTOR 1100-1200 45MM SINGLE PHASE |
| 330 | C00267683 | BRUSH ASSY (QTY X1) ACC UOZ1 |
| 330 | C00267694 | BRUSH KIT (QTY X2) ACC UOZ112 G 55 |
| 331 | C00094744 | MOTOR BOLT |
| 332 | C00112687 | FLEXIBLE MOTOR MOUNT |
| 334 | C00250676 | WASHER FLAT M8 |
| 335 | C00112689 | LOCKWASHER |
| 340 | C00143654 | HEATER (HL) |
| 350 | C00112691 | Washing Machine Drum Suspension Spring |
| 351 | C00112691 | Washing Machine Drum Suspension Spring |
| 352 | C00271755 | Washing Machine Suspension Damper Kit |
| 353 | C00112694 | SCREW |
| 354 | C00118593 | PLASTIC EXPANSION PEG |
| 360 | C00143613 | SUMP HOSE |
| 361 | C00092172 | OKO BALL |
| 363 | C00112698 | HOSE CLIP |
| 363 | C00143615 | PRESSURE PIPE |
| 364 | C00119212 | SUMP HOSE OKO SEAL |
| 366 | C00143620 | HERBIE CLIP SUMP |
| 367 | C00143621 | HERBIE CLIP Q |
| 368 | C00112700 | CABLE TIE |
| 370 | C00112700 | CABLE TIE |
| 401 | C00140801 | TOP COVER |
| 402 | C00149572 | SCREW NO8 X 5/8 |
| 408 | C00112633 | FRONT PANEL RETAINER |
| 410 | C00261745 | CABINET |
| 412 | C00143628 | BACK PANEL WELDED DR . |
| 413 | C09900400 | SCREW PAN POZI |
| 414 | C00115587 | HARDWARE KEY BLACK MK 2 HARDWARE KEY |
| 414 | C00272306 | Smart Card Reader |
| 415 | C00222800 | USB – SERIAL LEAD |
| 416 | C00112640 | Washing Machine Foot |
| 417 | C00093724 | VALVES/NTC (J8) |
| 417 | C00202842 | EEP EVOII BLANK EVO 2 |
| 417 | C00203541 | EEP WF321 USE ON WF326A |
| 417 | C00267895 | SMARTCARD WF321(CESET) |
| 417 | C00267895 | SMARTCARD WF321(CESET) |
| 417 | C00267897 | SMARTCARD WF321(FHP) |
| 418 | C00254297 | Washing Machine Power Board Module |
| 419 | C00112735 | CAP SERIAL PORT |
| 420 | C00112646 | CABINET HOSE CLIP |
| 421 | C00112647 | RETENTION CLIP |
| 430 | C00141983 | Washing Machine Transit Bolt Kit |
| 433 | C00141983 | Washing Machine Transit Bolt Kit |
| 440 | C00145315 | Washing Machine Drain Pump |
| 442 | C00112656 | HERBIE CLIP SUMP |
| 444 | C00203413 | HERBIE CLIP P |
| 444 | C00143649 | DRAIN HOSE |
| 450 | C00143651 | PRESSURE SWITCH (HL) |
| 452 | C00112660 | HOSE CLIP |
| 463 | C00112667 | Washing Machine and Dishwasher Fill Hose |
| 464 | C00140810 | VALVE COVER C/FILL FOR DISP.WITH HOSES |
| 464 | C00143652 | ELECTROVALVE SUPPORT 1 EV NO HOSES (HL) |
| 470 | C00203264 | Washing Machine Mains Cable & Filter |
| 472 | C00250888 | SCREW |
| 475 | C00112673 | CABLE CLIP |
| 476 | C00112675 | HARNESS CLIP |
| 477 | C00112676 | BEARING KEEPER PLATE |
| 478 | C00112677 | BEARING – SPRING TOP |
| 999 | HB00747 | INSTALLATION GUIDE |
| 999 | C00221346 | SERVICE MANUAL |
| 999 | C00203549 | BRAILLE WF321P |
| 999 | C00161621 | HANDBOOK 6KG WM |